Does your child receive Special Education Services, an IEP or 504 Plan? Or are you looking for more information about these services?

 

This page provides SVPTA Special Education calendars, meet-ups, contacts, and other valuable resources! 

 

*PLEASE NOTE: THE APRIL 17 CAC MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED (due to multiple SVUSD school showcase conflicts).  🗓️Save the Date 5/15/24🗓️  for our final meeting of the school year! We will be holding elections for the 2024-2025 term and presenting Triumph Awards. 

 

CAC of SOC/SELPA Triumph Awards
Is there someone in your circle that is doing some amazing things for the Special Education community?  Is there a student that shines?  Maybe a teacher, Instructional Aide or administrator who has gone the extra mile?  We want to celebrate these accomplishments at our CAC meetings.  Please complete this form and we will start celebrating!
 
We are going to accept Nominations for the 23-24 School Year through May 8th at 5:00 pm.  We want to make it a great celebration and have time to notify everyone before the May 15th CAC Meeting.
 
Please let us know if you are available to attend as well. CLICK HERE! We would love to have you help with award presentations to those you nominate.

 

 

Follow South Orange County CAC on Instagram, click here. 

 


 

 

 

 

Exciting news! SVUSD is hosting its first Transitions Meeting on April 9 via Zoom.

This meeting is for families whose students are on an IEP or 504 Plan and are transitioning from:

Preschool to Elementary School

Elementary to Middle School

Middle School to High School

High School to Adult Transition Program (ATP at Esperanza)

 

  

Calendars 2023/2024

 

SVPTA Special Education Parent Meet-ups & Other Events

  • Get connected! Connect with fellow parents in a welcoming space where you can find information and support.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT APRIL 24th! At Bru Grill & Market in Lake Forest. 

Please email Stephanie Soofi, Melinda Heights PTA Special Education Liaison at specialeducation@mhpta.org if you can join us so reservation with table size can be placed for our group. 💜

 

CAC (Community Advisory Committee) Meetings & Parent Education Sessions 

  • Get involved! Important meetings for parents to attend to ensure their voices are heard regarding special education at SVUSD. Learn more at parent education sessions on a variety of topics, held immediately following the meetings.

 

 

Online resources:

 

SVPTA Special Education Advocacy Website 

  • Includes SVPTA Special Education contacts, handbooks, volunteer opportunities, IEP resources, and more!

Facebook - SVPTA Special Education Parents Group

  • A group of SVUSD parents with students in special education. Includes information on meet-ups and district meetings. To join, contact advocacydlpta@gmail.com

SVUSD Special Education Website

  • Includes information about Special Education district staff, district program links, and other district resources.

CAC (Community Advisory Committee) Website     

  • A partnership of educators, parents and community members created to support effective Special Education programs and services in the Saddleback Valley and Laguna Beach Unified School Districts.

 

Want to learn more?

Contact Stephanie Soofi, Melinda Heights PTA Special Education Liaison at specialeducation@mhpta.org

 

  

 

 

CA State PTA Advocacy Link

One of the most important roles of California State PTA is to create and support laws that improve the lives of all California children.

 

March 2024

April 2024

 

 

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